Project Manager - National Services in Remote at CIRCULAR ACTION ALLIANCE

Project Manager – National Services

Vision
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is the leading Producer Responsibility Organization implementing the circular economy through extended producer responsibility (EPR) for paper and packaging.

Mission
CAA helps producers comply with EPR laws, provides harmonized best-in-class services, and works with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.

CAA Values - ACTIvE

• Accountability: We take full ownership of our actions and decisions, upholding the highest standards of reliability and transparency.
• Collaboration: We harness diverse skills and perspectives to enhance our collective effectiveness, working harmoniously to deliver exceptional services.
• Trust & Integrity: We act with honesty and ethics, fostering strong relationships based on mutual respect.
• Innovation: We encourage creativity and continuous improvement, driving impactful change in reducing waste and advancing the circular economy.
• Empowerment: We empower each other by providing the support, resources, and autonomy necessary for success, fostering a proactive and engaged team.

Background

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a 501(c)3, is poised to be a leader in changing how packaging is designed, responsibly managed and given a second life in a circular economy. CAA became the first U.S. Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for paper and packaging in 2022, and in less than a year was selected by California, Colorado, and Oregon to represent producers and meet the requirements of their laws. The organization is poised to deliver best-in-class compliance services, scale innovation, and build systems that help both companies and consumers waste less and recycle more in these states, and in other states that have passed or will pass EPR laws in the future.

Working with CAA presents an opportunity to be on the front edge of recycling system innovations that will have a meaningful and lasting impact. As a member of the CAA team, you will support the organization’s mission-driven work with our 20 Founding Members who are leaders in the food, beverage, consumer goods, and retail industries; companies (“producers”) whose packaging will be managed under these new laws; and a diverse array of stakeholders whose collaboration will be critical to delivering on the requirements of U.S. EPR laws and creating a circular economy for paper and packaging. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven, big thinkers to help us realize the full potential of the nation’s first EPR laws.

Role Overview

Reporting to the PMO Director, the Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan cross-functional complex projects for the national organization that impact across teams and across states. This role will flex to support multiple teams including finance, IT, data, analytics, fee setting, and materials advancement for improving recycling rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads key project meetings to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget including supporting multiple teams in the organization
• Provides reports on project performance to leadership and identifies opportunities to improve
• Develops detailed project plans and schedules using available standardized templates
• Maintains standardized project documentation and logs (actions, issues, risk key decisions, budgets)
• Outlines and tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
• Acts as liaison between company, project teams, contractors, and vendors in alignment with CAA and producer interests
• Communicates and collaborates with project team and staff for coordinate training and information required to design, build and maintain programs, and systems
• Works with the appropriate resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Financial acumen including understanding of budgets and budget processes
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Analytical skills and proficiency analyzing data sets
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or program being developed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or related PM software platforms

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Business, or Engineering, required
• At least 5-7 years of project management experience required
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certificates highly desirable
• Experience developing and integrating new PM systems and processes highly desirable
• Experience with waste and recycling highly desirable
• Experience with financial modeling highly desirable

Compensation & Other Information

• Location: Initially Fully Remote (future location TBD, relocation may be required)
• Pay Rate: Salary range is $105,000 - $135,000 based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law, including the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off
• Reports To: PMO Director

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org listed below.